Montgomery didn't like playing the kids throughout his tenor here. In regards to Lysell, I don't blame Montgomery in this case because he coached the most winning-est regular season team, and last season Lysell was not going to beat out Heinen or DeBrusk when he still had holes in his game defensively that he was working through last year in Providence.
However, I don't think there's an excuse from Montgomery or Sweeney for not giving Lysell a look this year. He should have spent more time with veteran players in the preseason like he had with Marchand and Coyle in years past. This team desperately needs players that can skate fast and make plays, but they refuse to give Lysell a look.
I'm in the call up Poitras and Lysell camp. However, Lysell is out with an injury again, and I think it may be time to question if he can stay healthy. Right now he has little value, and if I'm an opposing GM, he should be considered a project player with potential in any deal.